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New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
These appointments will be announced after the May
| consstory. -. ..,,, .
Papa brief encouraging the Bishops to establish
| university is daily expected.
France STILL AGITATED.
THE ARREST OF SCHNAEBELES TO BE THOR
OUGHLY INVES rIGATED.

A PERFORMANCE OF "LoHENGRIN" POSTPONED
on ACCOUNT OF THE GLOOMY FEELING IN PARIS.
PARIS, April 22.The arrest OF the French Commssary
Schaebcles OF Pagny sur Mosee, by the German police
after he had been decoycd the frontier regarded
serious matter in official circles. NJ. Goblet. the
Prime Minister and NJ FlOurens, Foreign Minister were
conference until midnight last night for the purpose
of determining what action to take in the premises, and
they again met this morning to consider the subject
They finally decided not to complain until full inquiries
had been madein the case.
The French papers are unanimous in the otatement
that NJ Schnaebees arrested on French SOIL by the
German officers who took him custody The Temps
publishes a dispatch from strasburg stating that the
German officials suspected ~ Schnaebees OF having re-
latons with persons in Germany for the purpose OF OBJ
tanning information concerning the military measures
being taken around Metz for the OF the French mill
tary officials.
The authorities at the Foreign Office believe that the
German Government will make explanation of the af
fair that will calm the present Indignation felt by French
men, Political and financial circles take gloomy view
OF the situation.
Later dispatches confirm the statement that NJ Schnae
beles was arrested on French territory.
The performance Of Wagners opera Lohengrln,
which was to take place Eden Theatre in Paris TO-
morrow has been posponed owing to the feeling which
has been aroused by the frontier occurrence
NJ sarrcn Minister of Justice has sent the PrQcurator
General TO assist the Pocnrator at Nancy making the
investigation The prefect OF Meurthe-etMosel the de
parmen In which Pagny-sur Mosele is situated has
rived here for the purpose Of conferng win Premier
Goblet in regard to the arrest of VI. Schnaebeles.
Rentes have further fallen The quotation or three per
cents for the account at M was 20 francs 50 cen
times-a fall OF franc and centmes from the closing
price last evening At 3l5 they had fallen to 7s francs
so centimes There improved feeling at the close
OF rentes advanced to 10 francs 90 confines
for the account
BERLIN, April 22.-The Bourse closed weak TO day.
FRANKFORT, April 22-The Bourse weak all day and
there was general decline ON limited dealings.
VIENNA April 22.-The business ON the Bourse to-day
showed q bad tendency . .
LONDON, April 22The stock markets closed thls AFTER
NM fhcrn
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE by FLOODS.

MONTREAL. April 22-The water continues TO rise In
the St. Lawrence River AMI all owiying portions Of the
city are hoodcL In places 1t has reached depth
OF five or six feet including GrihnIown, Point II.
Charles oic McGills, far as Lcmolne ST. Is Hooded,
81 AIMS Market being completely surrounded by water
The pumping stations all under water and work on
them has been abandoned Communication ia the Hooded
districts is carried by boats. RATS and hoang side
waks and boattncn are rcaping rich harvest The zee
down the river at -0rc and until II breaks the
water will Ia rise. The damage viii he tnur-
nous The Hood Back River Is extending and all the
surrounding country l. under water large amount oi
live stock has been drowned
The Iiochelaga Cotton Factory and St AIMS Cotton
Works al Hochelaga and the Canadian Rubber Factory
have had 10 suspend operations owing to the rising
waters The between this city and Lake ST. Petrc
is reported this afternoon being completely packed
with lee, but sign OF general shove s visible. The
water high and the lowyng villages situated between
this city and Three Rivers are partly Hooded.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
PARIS. KY.DAMAED BY STORM.

CINCINNATI, April GA tornado swept through por-
ton OF Kentucky south OF Cincinnati, this morning At
Paris while violent ranstorn with thunder and light
ming in progress tornado passed leaving track
400 yards wide in which trees leveled and houses
unroofed The roof OF Turney Clark Co.'S livery stable
was carried the street and left on John Griins
house. crushing II. Overbre's tobacco warehouse was
also unroofed. Mrs. Herricks house was almost de-
mollshed White dstllery roof blown ont Of sight
Several dwelling houses unroofcd The steepc OF
the Baptist Church left leaning in dangerous con
ditlon and the heavy roof OF the Paris -four mills
badly wrecked At saundersvile, near Lexington. the
roof Of the Commonwealth COmpany's distilery and
warehouse was blown OIL. Heavy rain fell here nearly
all day as well a. throughout the Ohio Valley. Near
Portsmouth, Warren Carroll raft In the Ohio River
was struck by lightning and killed.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
PLANNING A sUAKESPEAREAN LIBRARY.

LONDON, April 22.-Ienry Irving presided to-day over
a brilliant company which assembled In the Lyceum
Theatre for the purpose of promoting the establishment
at stratford-on-AvOn OF Universal Memorial Shake
sperean Library. Mr. Irving declared that the poets
birthplace in the event the OF the undertaking
would become more than ever the Shakespearean
students future mecca
Sir Theodore Martin offered resolution which was
adopted unanimously that the present small library at
Stratord be extended that II shOud include copies OF
all the British and foreign editions OF Shakespeare
works
Mr. Phelps the American Minister offered resolution
that the library have added 10 1t also all obainable
biographical critical and other works dealing WIN the
British and foreign drama This also agreed TO by
mn
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
THE GRAND ARMY AND THE PENSION TETO
GENERAL FAIRCHILD's ORDER APPROVED BY THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE-THE VETO CONDEMNED
nv IOWA VETERANS

GENERAL FAIRCHILD's ORDER APPROVED BY THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE-THE VETO CONDEMNED
BY IOWA VETERANS.
CHICAGO, April 22 (SleciaD.-General Fairchld, com
mander in-chief of the Grand Army OF the Republic
was In consultation with the members OF the Executive
Committee to-day, and when the session was concluded
said the committee hal approved his General Order No.
H. directing Grand Army posts not TO queries
propounded TO them posts. lie declared that to
furnish such information In contravenon OF the
rules adopted at eighteenth and nineteenth encamp
ments of the Grand Army and that 1t was upon these
rules that the Executive Committee had based their
action General Faircld said that he would issue a
supplementary order shortly, outlining the general pol
icy to pursued by the posts General Fachid could
not state whether the order would be mandatory or would
be simply OF. IAN advisory character. Hecould only
explanation OF the proposed order That any expression
OF views upon any subject affecting them would carry
more weight ir made through official channels Inc
comrnanderinchef could not remember that 1t had ever
been found necessary any previous occasion 10 mead
the posts of from expressing their independent views
dispatch from Dubuque Iowa, says: The state
Grand Army encampmen to-day closed up It's session
and adjourned The new officers installed tonight
The pension resolution adopted in modhed FORM
declaring that while citizens, all were equal In their
rights under the law soldiers. they were entitled 10
recognition and that the Nation cannot be TOO generous
with its esvours. They expressed positively but re-
specially their dsapprobaton OF the veto oil the De
mend ept Pension bill"
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
THE GERMAN SIDE OF IT.
sCHEAEBELES STRONGLY SUSPECTED OF BEL

sCHNAEBELES STRONGLY SUSPECTED OF BENG A
SPY.
BERLIN, April 22.The arrest of NJ. schnaebeles was
the outcome of an ordinary judicial proceeding. The
Judge who ordered his did so it is stated evi
dence duplicating him in attempt TO subvert the allie
glance OF the Alsatians TO Germany. Tho German
authorities consider that the fact of his being foreigner
does not exempt NJ. schnaebees from punishment.
They say that the moment he caught on German terri
tory he is under the jurisdiction Of the German courts
The Nach,chn says that schnaebcles is strongly sus
pectcd Of being French spy and that inquiry will
prove that the German authorities have been duly vigil
ant German accounts OF the affair ignore the French
assertion that Schnaebees enticed into German
territory and that statement is believed TO be false
The Kreus ZeiftHg that much surprise has been
caused by the unexpected arrival at Dedenhoen The
French frontier, Metz OF LeuenantGenera Count
Won Waldersee the Commssary General and numerous
other officers OF the general staff who subsequently pro
ceeded TO Moyeuvre, few miles south OF Diedenhofcn
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
BOTH SIDES STANDING FIRM.
q CHANGE IN THE SiLNERsHiIH LoChoCr -

NO CHANGE IN THE siLVERs'iIH LoCkocr-
CLAIMS OF BOTH SIDES.
The interest in the lockout Of the siNersmiths De-
cause they refuse to give up their organization ccrsoS
in the action Of the Gorham Manufacturing Company
whose works are at Providence. only ABOUT 'es my
ant of a total force Of 7Co Of the employees Oh ibis
company are Knights Of Labor and even these UP 70
Yesterday according 10 advices received by the men,
, . ,onncd work The manager for the company
in thi, city said that he had heard nothing from
poydcnco and presumed that the situation there VAS
,ncchaneed The locked out men say thao ,nis - .
Good thing for them, because the oorham .onpany @ n
Soe not Shut up its factory, It viii get all the WORK
,Hot there ia 10 do now and thus force the othcr
firms to open their shops. -, - o. .nd THAR
The manufacturers are as firm as ever, anu not snolr
vicw of the case is presented fairly by u; SVon &
of Tiffany & Co. He says we have Nc resJ'u viii trrat M
cammittee nor will we receive any. we VIII uo~s
with our men only individuals and % ifee 20 msn ssna "a
woutu @ INV % of them We have received few aPplica-
tons ier work. but practically the situation Is un'
changed" -. A.. vh,t,rr Manufacturing
comnany. saws: sour business Is such that naii a
dozen men BY going strike can eippe sne entire IN
csabshmcnt It is time for this state oi anas W v
ended and we have made this s'ana ae'efH''h'' "
win" ,., -, ,.a man 10 ,alxe charm
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
IN TIE PATH OF A TORNADO.
PEOPLE AND HOUSES SWEPT AWAY.
A wINDFALL HALF A MILE IN WIDTH IN MISSOURI
=THE STORM UNEXPECTED.
[BY TELEGR RAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

THE STORM UNEXPECTED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
NEVADA NO., April pa tornado swept across
tie Kansas border and through the northern portion
of Vernon County No. a minutes after - O'CLOCK
last night Hundreds OF farm houses were destioyed
and about twenty persons Killed. The clouds were
plainly visible from this city, although the desruc.on
was wrought eight miles to the north. Between anu
o'clock the people in Metz Township observed heavy
clouds of dark graysh color travelling up the
Mormoton River iom the Kansas line Not the shsh'-
est danger apprehended, and little attention was
paid to the advancing vapor. 1t noticed that the
hue of the cloud continually changing, WINE the
elongated funnel-shaped attachment OF dull coior
swept downward toward the ground, hanging lower
and lower as the cloud advanced. Ten minutes later
the storm reached the western line OF Metz Township
which is about 100 feet higher than the river bottom
land Here the nelshaped attachment swept along
the ground. II cut swath half mile wide thi ouen
Metz Usage ard Buemound Townships. leyellng
houses barns, fences and trees.
In Usage Township the only one from which renaDe
news had been received, the Iun Is awful. frame
houses were picked up carried for hundreds OF yards
through the air and then violently hurled to the earth
killing the inmates aud scattering the material OF
which tho house composed in all directions Trees
wrenched from the earth and carried In severa
| instances a quarter of n mile
Among the farmhOuscs crushed by the storm was
that of John Miller whose family consisted CT WIG
and three children. The house shattered to fras-
ments and Mr. Miller and his wife ana the TWO eiuer
children were killed The youngest, an infant TWO
years old, was found unhur this morning in pasture
200 wards from where The house stood. John Cullen
bine and family of four had just finished supper when
the root and addition to the house were carried
away. May Guile enbine, age twelve, was killed Mrs.
E. Shrout and her daughter. Mary Shrout, who lived
short distance from M;ller's house, were both killed
ana their home wrecked The other deaths known up
to this hour aic May Stover, girl of eighteen and
j. c. Hawkins, farmer. Methodist Church and
schoolhouse in the path o the tempest we're shi'ered
TO splintcrS.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON

LONDON, ApfII 1851
THE SALERSo AT QUEHSsTowS.-The British steamer
salerno Captain Rogers which sailed from S,ettin
February 2S NewYork and which broke her propeller
in mid-ocean, has arrived at Queenstown.
THE BRITISH CROWN DIsABLED-The British steamer
Palestine Captain Whcway, from Boston, April 0, for
Jiyerpool arrived at Queenstown to-day with the British
steamer British Crown, Captaio Smith, from Boston
April London, In tow the latter having broken her
shaft
NEW FRENCH CoALING STATIoNs-Advlces from Nou-
mea the capital OF New Caledonia state that the French
have occupied the Wallis Islands. in the South Pacific,
for the purpose OF establishing a coaling station
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
DERATF ON THE LAND BILL.

LONDON, April 22-Debate on the Irish Land bill was
continued in the House of Lords this evening. The Duke
of Argyle questioned General Buffers ability to Judge Of
the position of tenants. The word judicial" he said,
was misnomer regards rents The evidence obtained
by the Cowper Commission showed that rents fixed
n accordance with no settled principle. The bill would
not stand examination. The real difficulty in Ireland
lay in q few congested districts
Earl Kimberley said that Gladsonians had always
held that factory settlement OF the agrarian ques
tion must precede the nsl solution OF the irish problem
Lord seborne said that the present bill was merely
provisional with regard to the larger land measure
promised by the Government
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
MR. OBRlEN's TRIP TO CANADA.

LONDON, April 22.-Wnlam OBrien, Editor OF rhittd
Ireland is in London Regarding his proposed visit 10
Canada for the purpose OF exposing Lord Lansdownes
treatment Of his Irish tenants he said 81 shall persist
in going Canada 1t is late for anyone TO stop
sail on the Aurania from Queenstown for New
York on Sunday. Mr. Kbriic, who OF the prin-
cpal tenants OF Lord Lansdowne and who evcted.
will accompany me. Intend 10 remain In Canada ten
days and will speak In Montreal Quebec, Toronto and
Kingston. have received many letters from Canada
sympathizing with the purpose OF my visit"
Mr. OBrien stated that temporary houses wcro beiug
built 10 shelter the tenants who have been evctcd from
Lord LansdoWne's estates.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
A TORNADO IN ARKANSAS.

LITTLE Rock. Ark, April 22-About o'clock this
morning tornado originating in the Indian Territory ana
moving almost passed through the country along
the line OF the Little Rock and Fort smith Railroad 1t
was between n quarter and half mile wide. and near
Ozark Franklin County. began doing great damage 10
trees houses and fences. Further east Coal Iil
and Carksville johnson County. the damage serious
and many persons injured -Four miles from Clarks
willie this afternoon Turner JOAN Reeds child. q D
Royleys daughter and u child OF Mr. Petty wero killed.
SIR. philips near Ozark was severely injured 10y ia!
int ftl,sr
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23

ST. PETERSBURG, April 22.-The Car has abandoned
his intention OF staying several weeks in St Petersburg
and has returned to Gatschna This alteration OF his
plans is said have been made in consequence OF adj
ditional arrests made Easter Sunday the Newsky
Prospect OF severa persons addition to those before
reported arrested all OF whom 1t ascerained had
taken positions along that thooughfare for the purpose
OF making q fresh attempt the Cars HE. These
arrests were made quietly in order 10 avoid alarm and
until now the police succeeded in keeping the fact
that they were made at all a secret
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
PrsTRICTJNG CHINESE IMMIGRATION.

OTTAWA, April 23-The Canadian Governments
Chinese Immigration bill will allow the admission into
Canada of Chinese wives OF British subjects without
ment of the per capita tax OF $50 The bill further pro-
poses to abolish certificates of tax payment Cinnamon
who once leave Canada and then return must IN future
pay the usual This provision will prevent the fraud
uleni transfer of certificates now going on.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
T. P. GILL, NJ. p.
MP. BALFoUR on THE PARNELL LETTER

ME. BALfOUK ON liE IhhNEi'L bHiA'>i"
LONDON, April 22.-Mr Balfour. Chief Secretary for
ireland in speech at Ipswich tonight said he was sur
prsed az Mr. Gladstones statement that he Gladstone
had Parneltes of participation in crime
lie denied that the Government had any political
motive for introducing the Grimes bill in Parliament he
would not state his views the subject OF The IiDeSS
Parne letter. but would ask his hearers to remember
status of the journal which published the letter and the
punishment which it would be liable II the
letter were proved 10 be forgery ana tnen or the
own judgment in the matter.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
COLLISION AT SEA,

LONDON, April 22.-The German bark Priscilla, Captain
HID, from Galveston February a. for Bremen, when
OF Lizard Point yesterday evening came into collision
with the Norwegian ship Ariel, from Sourabaya. The
Ariel lost overheard She carried away sails and
yards and sustained other damage She has arrived at
Falmouth. Tho Priscilla proceeded for Bremen. What
damage she sustained Is not known.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
un. n1AIyE GR1ErEp By HIs RRoTAEKs DEATM

MR. BLAINE GRIEVED BY HIS BROTHEKS DEATH
CHICAGO. April % tSpeoiGb. Mr.. Blaine Is still at the
Grand Pacific Hotel lie remained IN his apartments all
the forenoon and there callers. prcsum-
ing TO obtrude upon him while he is depressed by the
death OF his brother Walker Blaine sad that his father
was improving in health but would not any to-
day II said reception OF the delegation from
ths Irish American Republican Club Will be postpon ed
Indefinitely. The party will probably leave tomorrow
uighf fortl ne Eas
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
wourv rOTJyG rOR SCyO0L OFFICERS

BELyIDERE, " j., April % AT the election Tor school
trustees held throughout Warren County. the women
ayaled themselves OF their privilege OF voting, and
stepped with grace and dignity to the balotboxcs aud
cast their votes their favOre candidate They
treated with great respect In Bevidere John smeson
editor OF Jhr Warren Journal elected by over
yhcming majority. The newly elected trustee Is 4
wdOwer and great fayOritc with the softer SEX
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23

ROME, April 21-Itls probable that Monsignor Ram
polla will be appointed Papa secretary Of State and
that Monsignor Agiard will be sent Apostolic Dele
gate to Constannopc be made Secretary for Extra
ordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs The following appoint
lncns Of Nuncos have been decided upon Monsignor
Egnor PstrO ii Madrid aud Monsgnor scIla ut Munich
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
MP RaNcDOEy At EyOYVyLLE.

Knoxville, April 22 (Speciab.-Mr. Bancroft arrived
here this afternoon from Nashville and was received by
leading people lie finds here much to interest him. the
first state House ever built in Tennessee with many In
cdcuts in lives OF the historian g. NJ Ramsey. Parson
Er0wnlOw and Horace Maynard, besides countless war
legends The historian goes from knONvllc 10 Wythe-
Vile va, thence 10 his home In Washington.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
ANNEXATION NOT POPULAR.

HALIFAX, April 90 (SpeciaD.-The Legislature to-day
voted upou the annexation resolution introduced
by Mr. McColl member for Pictou The only speech adj
yocating the measure was made by the mover The
House amid profound silence voted down the motion
MeCoirs being the only recorded for It.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23

SUSPECTED OF THE MURDER OF FIRNBACK.
PHILADELPHIA. April 22-After midnight last night
the Camden police arrested man with bundle VINO
came Off aferryboat The bundle contained an over
coat which the proprietor of hotel In this city den
ssd this morning as having been stolen from his place.
The prisoner gave his Louis Pet but he is be-
eved to be thief and suspected OF being concerned In
the murder OF Adam Firnback in NewYork on the night
Of March TO- Among some papers in his pocket was ass.
newspaper clipping about the murder and leter from
Barney D. Peiter an inmate Of the Kings County, new
York Penitentary Tho letter is scribDled IN penc Ss
prisoners wife, Tho writer believed 70 30 Drotnsr OF
the under arrest IN Camden The prisoner IL spou
twenty-five years Of age, rather short Win uark hA
and muAtache
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23

BERLIN, April 22.-Prince Bismarck, rcsuming the de-
bate on the Ecclesiastical bill In the Lower House OF
the Prussan Diet, to-day reiterated that the May laws
we're laws OF combat and that he had always been pre-
pared TO conclude peace lie hoped that this would
prove lasting peace
A motion of the National Liberals TO refer the bill 10
committee was defeated and it decided 10 continue
the debate in the full house
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
pAy.1Ly BURyED BY A BRUsH FIR

SCRANTON April % (Specidt.-Whilc Mrs. Michael
Donncly sixty was trimming rut trees In her yard
today her clothing caught fire from pile OF burning
rubbsb She dartcd toward river about quarter OF n
mile away. fell to the ground before sho reached IT.
She terIlby burned that size de0 IN lew hours
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
THE DEADLOCK IN FLORIDA.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. April 22.-In the Legislature to
day the vote for United States Senator Perry %
rasco, 20; Bloxham %; scattering Ii DemsJ; Good
Uiep.), 10.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
TELEGRAPUIC NOTES.
no,fR ruRnwING In MILWAUKEE

MmwAUKEK. Apr PA sensation was caused ON Wiseon-
bridge this afternoon. by the violent eIp0
bomb which II supposed to have been thrown IOn
street car Fragments OF the bomb which cascd with
copper were The police have secured
some of the pieces aud working the
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23

KILLED BY LIGHTNING IN SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA April % tSpecidb.-In n thunder storm
which passed sumter County last night, house In
which six people living struck by lightning
Two boys named Hiarvn were prostratcd and shortly
afterward died The four other persons In the house
were unhurt.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
HEAVY LOSS NEAR CORK.
APPOINTMENTS AT THE VATICAN

Cork April 22.-Furlong's mills, at Fermoy, nineteen
miles north Of Cork were destroyed by nre to-day Loss
100000.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
FOI-ND GUILTY OF BURGLARY

boston April 22-In the superior Criminal Court to-day
the Jury returned Of guilty n the OF John III
Matthews Jack Sheppard and Frank Green. charged
burglary and tho stealing Of about s21.0Oo worth
goods
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
A TEMPEST IN THE SENATE.
HIGH-HANDED PROCEEDINGS OF LIEUTEN-
ANT-GOVERNOR JONES.
UNHEARD OF CONFUSION OVER A MESSAGE.

THE CLERK REFUSES TO READ IT-sENAToRs COM
MANDED TO KEEP THEIR SEATS AND LIS
TEN TO THE CHAIR--A NICE BoMB-
SHE'LL FROM GOVERNOR HILL
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
pLEADING nor GUILTY. or MURDER.

MOUNT HOLLY n. j.. April %. william Agnew. the =.
myTa wemurderer and Barclay Peak indicted Tor the mu
der OF Mary brought into court to-day. al
both entered pleas not guilty The Judge n1od Apr ~
The day trial and May "a for that OF Peak.
New-York tribune., 1887-04-23
SCHOOL CHILDREN PLANT

PpIIADELPIA April % tSpecidL-Ihis being Arbor Da
II was generally observed especially by tho school chdre
In every school section tho children gathered at recess
planted number Of bushes ii IN estimated that upward
10000 trees were planted